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The fourth of six annual reports from the SEURAT-1 Research Initiative has been released. SEURAT-1 aims to develop a long-term research strategy for pathway-based human safety assessments in the field of repeated dose toxicity testing, ultimately leading to highly effective animal-free ‘Innovative Toxicity Testing’ (ITT). The report outlines the context of SEURAT-1, elaborates on its research strategy, and provides details on the current progress of five core integrated projects concerning alternative toxicological test methods, supported by a ‘data handling and servicing’ project and a ‘coordination and support’ project.

Safety Evaluation Ultimately Replacing Animal Testing (2014). Towards the replacement of in vivo repeated dose systemic toxicity testing. Volume 4. The Research Initiative is co-founded by Cosmetics Europe and the European Commission’s Directorate General for Research & Innovation, within the HEALTH theme of the Seventh European Research Programme (FP7). http://www.seurat-1.eu/media/download_gallery/SEURAT-1_Annual%20Report_Vol%204_HD.pdf

The above items were taken from the October 2014 issue of Toxicology and Regulatory News which is sent automatically to members of bibra (click here)